Virginia Pilkerton Knott
March 9, 1926 ~ June 20, 2010
Services:
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 24, 2010 at 10:00AM in St. John's Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 from 5:00PM-8:00PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD, where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM.
Virginia Pilkerton Knott, 84, of Hollywood died June 20, 2010 at her home.
Born on March 9, 1926 in Mechanicsville, MD, she was the daughter of the late Helen Mae Wood Pilkerton and the late William Archie Pilkerton, Sr..
She was the wife of John Richard Knott, Sr., whom she married on May 1, 1945 at
St. John’s Church in Hollywood, MD and was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD.
After graduating from Margaret Brent High School in 1944, she worked on Patuxent River Naval Air Station as a secretary until marrying her husband John Richard Knott, Sr. and they spent 65 years married to one another. She became a homemaker and raised her
six children and one grandchild on their family farm in Hollywood and was a devoted mother and wife. She was a kind and gentle person who took care of others first and foremost. She enjoyed cooking and sewing and making her house a home. She had the most beautiful handwriting and excellent grammar skills. She really enjoyed family get-togethers and enjoyed country music.
She is survived by her husband, John Richard Knott, Sr.; two daughters, Linda Swarey (husband Israel) of Ridge, MD, Darlene Ridgell of Ridge, MD; four sons, John Richard Knott, Jr. (wife Donna) of Hollywood, MD, Charles William Knott, Sr. (wife Donna), of Hollywood, MD, Leonard Knott (wife Margaret) of Cape Coral, FL, Terrence Wayne Knott (wife Donna); and one grandson whom they raised, Shawn Patrick Knott (wife Susan) of Hollywood, MD.
She was survived by 17 grand children, 21 great grandchildren, and 5 great-great grandchildren.
She was lovingly referred to as “Mamma Tink” by her grandchildren. She is also survived by her devoted caregiver and friend Rebecca Kelly.
She was the sister of Mary Burroughs of Mechanicsville, Muriel Bowling of La Plata, Carolyn Connelly of Leonardtown, Roberta Guy of Mechanicsville, William “Archie” Pilkerton, Jr. of Mechanicsville, and was preceded in death by her siblings Bernadine Knott of Hollywood, Lenwood “Teenie” Pilkerton of Mechanicsville and James Arthur Pilkerton of Mechanicsville who died in World War II.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 23rd from 5:00PM-8:00PM in Mattingly-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 7:00PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 24th at 10:00AM in St. John’s Catholic Church, Hollywood, MD with Father Raymond Schmidt as the celebrant. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. A reception will be held at the Monsignor Harris Center immediately following the interment.
Pallbearers will be Steve Hoopengarder, Donald Insley, William “Alley” Raley, Roger Ridgell, William “Billy” Morgan, and Charles “Pete” Mattingly.
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“To the Knott Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“To the Knott & Pilkerton Families: Our deepest sympathy is extended. Virginia’s grandmother Nora Pilkerton and my grandmother Doshie Pilkerton Murphy were sisters. She came from a very large and loving family. Hang on to those special memories. We are sorry we no longer live in St. Mary’s County and will be unable to attend any of the services for her, we will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless each of you. Love Doris & Skip Jones “
“Prayers to the family.”
“Condolence to the Knott family.”
“To the Knott family, Our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Momma Tink is an angel, she is at rest now. God bless you all! We Love you, Terry, Donna & girls. We will always be here for you.”
“To the Knott and Pilkerton Families, You have our deepest sympathy and will remain in our thoughts and prayers in the coming days. When you look back, what you will remember most are the special times that you spent together and how her caring and kindness made such a difference in your lives.Keep those memories alive and stay close together as a family as this would have been her wish. In Friendship,”
“Very sorry for your loss. “
“Momma Tink, I can’t beleive you are gone but I know you are in a better place now and watching over us, smiling down…. we will miss you so much and we love you so much!!!”
“Terry, Donna and family. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Will keep you in my prayers. God Bless and take care of pop. Cheryl”
“Terry,Donna and the Knott family, We are so sorry for your loss. She’s with the Lord now no more pain. Donna and Terry, love ya guys.”
“Robbie, We are so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and your family at this sad time.”
“To all the Knott Family, So sorry to hear about your Mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you all. Doris Donaldson & Family”
“Condolence and prayers to the Knott and Pilkerton Family.”
“”MY condolence to the Knott family, my you have confort knowing she is in a better place”.”
“Darlene, Bree & Family, We are so sorry to hear of Momma, Tink’s passing. Please know that we are here for you and we are sending prayers your way!”
“To the Knott Family, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Virgina will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.”
“Johnny & Bill: You are in my prayers and thoughts during this most difficult time. I will always remember your mother as a kind person.”
“I was saddened to hear that Mrs. Knott had passed, but know that she is at peace with the Lord. My thoughts & prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May God Bless & comfort you all, hold tight to the beautiful memories of her. She will forever remain in our hearts! “
“To the Knott family: I have fond memories of your mother from my teen years. Your mother was such a lovely lady. My heart goes out to each and every one of you.”
“Our thougths and prayers are with you all at this time of sadness. We think the world of you all and with the love of your family and friends we hope you all find peace in your hearts.May God Bless You All.We Love You Flo and Jeff”
“My thoughts & prayers are with you all. “
“Linda and Darlene- With knowing you, there is no doubt your mom is enjoying herself now being home with the others (family and friends) who have gone before her. My heart felt thoughts and prayers will be with you. I know your memories will carry you through this hard time and bring many smiles later on. God bless. Snooky”
“Darlene,Bree and the Knott Family. I share your sadness at this time. May time ease your sorrow and loving memories bring you peace. My prayers are with you at this time with deepest sympathy.”
“Richard and Children: I am sorry for your loss of Mrs. Virginia. She was a lovely lady both inside and out. I so much remember the conversations and time I was fortunate enough to spend with her. May God comfort you all during this time.”
“Shawn, We were sorry to hear of the loss of your grandmother. Praying for you in your time of sorrow. Dale and Debbie Landau”
“Terry, Donna and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. “
“”To the Knott Family, you’re in my thoughts & prayers. May God Bless you all with wonderful memories of Momma Tink. She was a beautiful person. Love to all..””
“To all the Knott Family, I am so sorry to hear about your “Mamma Tink”. I know how you all loved her. Cherish all the memories you have with her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!!”
“Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God Bless each and everyone of you in this time of sadness. Our thoughts are with her sisters and Archie as they are cousins to my Mother. Once again our sincere condolences. Louis”
“Terry, Darlene, Linda, and the entire Family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. My condolences and my prayers go out to you, one and all.”
“To the Knott family: We are deeply sorry for your loss. Let your family’s love help to guide you through this difficult time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.”
“To the Knott Family: We are deeply sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts in prayers during this difficult time. Magen, Lee and Family”
“Terry and the entire Knott family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. If you need anything please give us a call! “
“To the Knott family: Our condolences to all of you on the loss of Mrs. Knott. She was a very sweet & caring woman whom I personally will never forget. I remember her coming to all the baseball games that Shawn was in when my father (Larry Combs) was his coach. She would treat all the kids just as if they were her own grandkids! Our thoughts are with you all!”
“Shawn and Family, Praying for your family during this difficult time. “
“To the Knott family, my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. I remember her as a loving and caring person. My prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.”
“Darlene and Bree, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. “
“My thoughts and prayers are with my family. Momma-Tink you will be so very much missed. You were such a wonderful blessing to us all. You will never be forgotten:)Poppy hang in there, I LOVE YOU.”
“Linda and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. May the peace of God be with all of you while you suffer the loss of your mother. My prayers are with all of you. Simone”
“Darlene and Family, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family. Prayers and Sympathy, Marie and Mike Dick”
“To the Knott Family, I am so saddened to hear of your tremendous loss. What a wonderful,gracious lady Mrs. Knott was. Beautiful both inside and out. She always made me feel like part of her family. I will be forever greatful for the time she was in my life. Mama Tink always made me feel special and loved. “